@article{ref1,
title="Evidence summary of WASH coordination in humanitarian response",
journal="Disasters",
year="2020",
author="Yates, Travis and Zannat, Hur and Khandaker, Nabila and Porteaud, Dominique and Bouvet, Franck and Lantagne, Daniele",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Providing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) to emergency-affected populations is necessary for dignity and disease control. Humanitarian response is coordinated via the 'cluster approach'. We summarized the outcomes and impacts of WASH cluster coordination using; literature review; UNICEF document review; and, key informant interviews. Across these three data sets, consistent themes were identified, including: the cluster approach evolved into a cost-effective 'best-fit' model; cluster staff require technical and coordination skills; context is related to cluster performance; and, there are trade-offs of cluster participation for members. Additionally, consistent intractable challenges were identified, including: accountability to beneficiaries; cross-cluster and sub-national cluster coordination; working with national governments; and, transition to post-emergency. We found previous research was largely subjective and did not address future cluster challenges. Evaluation of cluster outcomes and impacts, including member and beneficiary perspectives is needed. To enable this research, a theory of change for cluster coordination was also developed. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0361-3666",
doi="10.1111/disa.12463",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/disa.12463"
}